Question detail
SwiftServe serves commuters while opening a second outlet; the case evidence includes net profit margin of ?4,262, sales of 582 units, and a 17% change in costs or demand. Which option best applies Use quantitative data to support, inform and justify business decisions?
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MCQ
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practice
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Topic
Quantitative skills in business
Question
- A. Use quantitative, data, support, justify to judge supplier lead time, lenders impact, and the business objective in Interpretation requirements.
- B. Give only a definition of Quantitative skills in business without using the case evidence.
- C. Treat revenue and profit as identical and ignore the effect on lenders.
- D. Choose the largest sales figure without checking costs, finance, or context.
Answer
The correct option is: Use quantitative, data, support, justify to judge supplier lead time, lenders impact, and the business objective in Interpretation requirements.
Explanation
The option is correct because Use quantitative, data, support, justify to judge supplier lead time, lenders impact, and the business objective in Interpretation requirements. The case evidence gives ?5,762, 582 units, and 17%, so the answer must explain the commercial effect rather than repeat a definition. The distractors are weaker because they confuse revenue and profit, miss the lenders, or ignore the business objective.
Common mistake
Interpretation requirements common mistake 1
Giving a vague answer instead of directly addressing: Use quantitative data to support, inform and justify business decisions..
Answer by clearly explaining how to use quantitative data to support, inform and justify business decisions..
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